Law enforcement agencies arrested twenty-four individuals in a global operation targeting crime syndicates (Representative image) JALANDHAR: In an international crackdown, named ‘Operation Hard Ball’, law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada and Europe arrested 24 persons, including 11 from California, connected to three India-based transnational organised crime groups charged with a litany of criminal…
Following the march, a memorandum, addressed to the Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria, was submitted to the Tarn Taran deputy commissioner. TARN TARAN: The Akali Dal Waris Punjab De on Tuesday organised a protest march against the removal of the film ‘Satluj’, based on the life and struggles of Jaswant Singh Khalra, from the OTT…
Bathinda/Shimla: Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh have received above-average rainfall so far this month, but all three states continue to remain below their normal seasonal rainfall for the southwest monsoon. With the IMD forecasting widespread rain over Himachal Pradesh through July 13, the hill state has stepped up monsoon preparedness by deploying additional manpower and…
Hisar: Fatehabad police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of former sarpanch Rajendra Khileri, who was shot dead near a roadside dhaba in Kharakheri village on July 4.The accused, Kharakheri village residents Vinod Godara, Vikram and Jile Singh alias Sethi, will be produced before a court to seek police remand for further…
Bathinda: Two Punjabi youths drowned in the Lachine Canal late Sunday night. The incident occurred when one of them slipped into the water, and the other drowned while attempting to rescue him.The victims have been identified as 26-year-old Lovepreet Singh from Tapa Mandi in Barnala district, and Yograj Singh from Butala village in Amritsar district,…
Bathinda: The Punjab vigilance bureau has apprehended ASI Baljit Singh, posted at police station Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district, red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.A vigilance bureau spokesperson said the accused had been arrested based on a complaint lodged by a resident of Bir Talab village in Bathinda.The spokesperson stated that a…
Mohali: Nearly three weeks after a sensational double murder that shocked the region, the Mohali police have secured the custody of the prime accused Sahil Malik from Panipat Jail. Police are questioning him to ascertain the motive behind the killings and recover evidence.Lalru police brought Sahil to Punjab on production warrant and produced him before…
Chandigarh: The MC has issued a stern advisory to all officials, directing them to strictly adhere to rules while processing official cases and cautioning against any attempt to influence administrative decisions through political intervention, pressure groups or demonstrations.In an office order, MC commissioner Amit Kumar said cases of certain persons influencing examination of cases by…
Chandigarh: Family members of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots staged a dharna and blocked Madhya Marg in Sector 26 on Tuesday, demanding a meeting with Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann. The protest disrupted traffic on the busy stretch, leading to long queues of vehicles. As the chief minister’s convoy was scheduled to pass through…
Panchkula: Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini presented cash awards totaling Rs 20.5 crore to 198 sportspersons who had won medals or represented the country in major international and national sporting events.The ceremony was held at the PWD Rest House Auditorium, Sector 1. The awards included Rs 13.7 crore for 117 sportspersons who excelled in international-level…
